Effects of Postharvest Storage Methods on Retention of Carotenoids in Malawian Local and Hybrid Orange Maize Varieties

Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a critical public health issue in Malawi. Orange maize, which is rich in provitamin A carotenoids, offers a promising solution to combat VAD. However, carotenoid degradation during storage is a challenge. This study investigated the effects of two storage methods (Purdu...

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Main Authors: Pachalo Luhanga, Mangani Katundu, Margaret Maoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Food Quality
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/jfq/3238767
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